Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2509 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Kathleen Willcox, an award-winning food and drinks journalist, to discuss Kathleen’s recent research and article on how millennials are reshaping wine collecting and consumption. Key Takeaways:  Younger generations appreciate wine and are willing to spend, but they seek different experiences. Millen...

Welcome to Episode 2508 of the Italian Wine Podcast from TEXSOM 2025 in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Master Sommelier and restaurateur Chris Gaither to talk about his first sommelier job, his journey to becoming a Master Sommelier, and founding Ungrafted, one of San Francisco’s most exciting wine destinations. They also break down the Master Sommelier vs. Master of Wine programs, exploring the k...

Welcome to Episode 2507 of the Italian Wine Podcast. This is Next Generation episode where Stevie interviews, in Italian, Professor Vincenzo Russo, Director of the project and expert in neuromarketing applied to wine. Together, they explore the Young Wine Neuro-Engagement Index, an innovative tool designed to measure how appealing wineries, products, and communication are to younger audiences.  Po...

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2506 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Anna Obukhovskaya IWA interviews Laura Bosio of Bosio winery in Franciacorta. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.  Learning objectives: Help listeners understand the distinct styles and terroir that define Bosio wines. Explore what makes...

Welcome to Voices and Episode 2505 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Cynthia Chaplin interviews Ren Peir, a sommelier, wine educator, content creator, and queer community organizer, to discuss the importance of creating safe spaces for queer wine drinkers and challenging traditional notions within the wine world. More about the guest: Ren Peir (she/her) is a sommelier, wine educator, c...

Welcome to episode 2504 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 214 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc is in conversation with Rodrigo Redmont of Tenuta Talamonti in Abruzzo.  This episode of the Italian Wine Podcast is powered by Dialect Imports. More about the guest: Rodrigo Brian Redmont, Founding Partner of Tenuta Talamonti, was born in Rio de Janeiro and has extensive experie...

Welcome to Episode 2503 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews Brian Cronin MS, director of operations of A16 Restaurant in San Francisco. Key Takeaways:  How restaurants act as gateways for introducing guests to Italian wine. The evolution of Italian wine culture across the Bay Area and West Coast. New opportunities and trends shaping Italian wine in the Bay Ar...

Welcome to episode 2502 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this special wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum Edition, Stevie Kim is in conversation with Matteo Zoppas, President of the Italian Trade Agency, at Vinitaly. USA in Chicago. The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum and is pleased to present this series of conversations from Vinitaly. USA in...

Welcome to Episode 2501 of the Italian Wine Podcast from TEXSOM 2025 in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Kathleen Thomas, the self-styled Wine Goddess and founder of CORE Body Mind, LLC, a consultancy and support network for the hospitality industry.  The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a Media Partner of TEXSOM for the second year in a row, supporting one of the most influential wine events in...

Welcome to Episode 2500 of the Italian Wine Podcast!!! To mark this momentous milestone, Stevie Kim hosts a very special episode of the Italian Wine Podcast, bringing together hosts and producers past and present to reflect on what has worked (and what hasn’t) during the last seven eventful years of Italian wine podcasting. Amongst the esteemed roster of hosts and producers who joined Stevie for t...

Welcome to Episode 2499 and Episode 4 of The Art of Wine Storytelling with Ryan Robinson. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an eager student, or simply a curious wine lover, The Art of Wine Storytelling takes you on a journey that bridges ancient history with modern consumer culture. Discover how wine is much more than just a drink – it’s a narrative shaped by centuries of tradition, innovat...

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2498 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Darya Nagornyak IWA interviews Elena Fucci. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.  Learning Objectives: Explore Elena Fucci’s personal journey and her path to becoming a renowned winemaker. Understand the social project she has developed w...

Welcome to Episode 2497 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Attilio Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way!  These episodes are generally in Italian. Today’s question comes from Noah Carrenca (part 2). Today’s question(s):  🇬🇧 Do you believe climate change will actually lead us to plant...

Welcome to episode 2496 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 213 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc is in conversation with Chiara Condello from the Condé and Chiara Condello wineries in Emilia-Romagna.  This episode of the Italian Wine Podcast is powered by Dialect Imports. More about the guest: The Condé winery is located in Predappio, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. F...

Welcome to Episode 2495 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Kaleigh Theriault of NielsenIQ, the global leader in consumer intelligence and analytics. Key Takeaways: How moderation trends are changing not only how much we drink, but what we drink. The evolution of premiumization: authenticity and craftsmanship. How economic pressures are pushing consumers to...

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2494 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today McKenna Cassidy interviews Danny Vale to talk about life at Chicago Yacht Club, from hosting exclusive yacht club events to curating wine experiences for its members. Danny also shares insights on his preparations for the VIA Chicago. More about today’s guest: The Chicago Yacht Club (CYC) is famous for hosting the R...

Welcome to Episode 2493 of the Italian Wine Podcast in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Steven McDonald MS of Pappas Bros. Steakhouse at TEXSOM 2025.  The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a Media Partner of TEXSOM for the second year in a row, supporting one of the most influential wine events in North America. Join us at TEXSOM 2025 as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top wri...

Welcome to Book Club and Episode 2492 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. Today Richard is in conversation with Sunny Hodge to discuss his new book, The Cynic's Guide to Wine. In this in-depth conversation, Richard and Sunny discuss Sunny’s varied career in hospitality, the ups and downs of the London wine scene, the philosophies behind his award winning wine bars, and the science behi...

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2491 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Alberto Rivera IWA interviews Federica Fina of Cantine Fina from Marsala in Sicily. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.  Learning Objectives: Discover the legacy of Cantine Fina and how tradition and innovation shaped its iconic wines an...

Welcome to Voices and Episode 2490 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Cynthia Chaplin interviews Leslie Frelow of The Wine Concierge. More about the guest: Following her passion, Leslie Frelow launched her wine focused business, Vino 301 Wine Concierge, in January 2013. Sparked by a pandemic pivot and a social justice awakening after the murder of George Floyd in 2020, Leslie recognized...

Welcome to episode 2489 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 212 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc is in conversation with Marco Iuppa from Cantine Iuppa.  This episode of the Italian Wine Podcast is powered by Dialect Imports. More about the guest: Cantine Iuppa is renowned for producing authentic, high-quality organic wines from Etna's indigenous grape varieties, such as Car...

Welcome to Episode 2488 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews Jonathan Pogash of The Cocktail Guru Inc. Key Takeaways: How are Italian wines and spirits offering a more versatile flavor palette for traditional and innovative cocktails? Why are aperitivo & spritz cultures so popular today? How can regional Italian products fit into modern cocktail programs? More...

Welcome to Episode 2487 of the Italian Wine Podcast in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Maryam Ahmed of Maryam + Company at TEXSOM 2025.  The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a Media Partner of TEXSOM for the second year in a row, supporting one of the most influential wine events in North America. Join us at TEXSOM 2025 as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journal...

Welcome to Episode 2486 and Episode 3 of The Art of Wine Storytelling with Ryan Robinson. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an eager student, or simply a curious wine lover, The Art of Wine Storytelling takes you on a journey that bridges ancient history with modern consumer culture. Discover how wine is much more than just a drink – it’s a narrative shaped by centuries of tradition, innovat...

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2485 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Marco Nordio interviews Anna Campagna and Vera Malisani of Ethica Wines, a global wine importer and distributor specializing in premium Italian wines. With headquarters in the United States and offices across Asia-Pacific, Ethica Wines focuses on connecting family-owned Italian wineries with i...